Monthly Archives: April 2010

Less is More

I can no longer cope with the feelings of being inadequate..not to mention the anxiety… when it comes to my “To Be Read” pile of books…..so off they go to the local lending library….well at least 18 so far. Which ones did I keep??? My classics of course (just knowing they are there waiting brings [...]

My Daybook ~ April 26

The weather today in my neck of the woods: Overcast. Had quite a dark and stormy night last night. Great for me, now I don’t have to water the garden and the rain barrel is getting full. A simple pleasure: Sleeping in. I love that Mr. J. lets the dogs out before he heads out [...]

My Garden Journal ~ April 24

See how my garden grows………… Marigolds that are hanging along the fence line. Amaryllis that were graciously donated last year by my mother-in-law and have bloomed out beautifully this year. My favorite flower ~ the Geranium. Penta ~ it survives the Florida summers and blooms well into December and comes back every year. Trailing Geranium [...]

One Proud Mama

This photo was taken by Miss Sam on a recent trip to the wildlife park with her Grandmother, Aunt, and Cousin. I do believe I am going to make a poster from this photo. What talent!!!

My Daybook ~ April 12

The weather today in my neck of the woods: Gorgeous Florida day!!!!! The pollen count is high…but not complaining!!!!! The sun is shining and there is a breeze!!! A simple pleasure: Freshly laundered bed linens!! Especially now that I have begun to use Gain’s Island Fresh Fabric Softener. I am seriously thinking of switching to [...]

Through My Camera Lens

Went with a friend to the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens this week. Here are some of my favorite shots: Can’t wait to see what inspires me next week.

My Garden Journal ~ April 8

I haven’t just been virtual farming my friends….and I have proof. Before: Side entrance into the back yard After: Weed cover is down!!! As soon as we have some disposable $$$ lava rocks will go in here. Before: Back garden on the side of the sun room (lanai). After: This is work I did this [...]

My Daybook ~ April 6

The weather today in my neck of the woods: Another absolutely gorgeous Florida day!!! I have spring fever to the nth degree…and it is NOT a spring cleaning fever….it is lay around in a hammock ALL day and late into the evening spring fever….now to buy a hammock! A simple pleasure: Playing Farmville. I know [...]